Raleigh, North Carolina
Temporary Research Specialist
Job details
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $45,448 - $45,760/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- jobs.ncsu.edu
About this role
Posting Number
PG196258TMPosition Number
11ASO3766Position Type
TemporaryEssential Job Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to support research involving tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivation, breeding, and plant transformation.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Growing, maintaining, and propagating tomato plants under greenhouse and controlled environmental conditions
- Assisting with breeding crosses and plant transformation experiments
- Collecting and documenting plant growth, development, and experimental results.
- Developing and maintaining research databases to track plant lines, genetic backgrounds, breeding pedigrees, transformation events, and experimental data
Additional responsibilities may include laboratory research, data analysis, and scientific documentation.
Is Time Limited
YesWolfpack Perks and Benefits
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What we offer:
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
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Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
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Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job City & State
Raleigh, NCDepartment
BiochemistryClassification Title
Temporary-Technical/ParaprofessionalWorking Title
Temporary Research SpecialistWork Schedule
4-6/hrs per weekOther Work/Responsibilities
- n/a
Minimum Experience/Education
- 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
Department Required Skills
Experience with:
- Laboratory techniques, including chemical solution preparation, serial dilutions, sample processing, or related experimental procedures
- Documenting experimental procedures, organizing research data, and interpreting scientific literature
- Programming, including proficiency in one or more of the following: R, Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Conducting scientific literature reviews and preparing scientific posters, reports, or manuscripts
Familiarity with:
- Laboratory safety procedures, including chemical hygiene and the safe handling of potentially hazardous materials
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience with:
- Plant cultivation, propagation, or greenhouse research, particularly with tomato plants
- Plant tissue culture, regeneration, or molecular characterization of transformed plants
- Developing web-based database interfaces using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
- Phytochemical extraction, natural products isolation, or metabolite separation and precipitation
Familiarity with:
- Plant breeding, controlled pollination, seed collection, or plant transformation techniques
Required License or Certification
- n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
$21.85-$22/hrJob Open Date
10/13/2026Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236127EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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